Happy 55th Birthday, Medicare!
| Brandace Dean
Fifty-five years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the nation’s first federal health insurance program into law. On July 30, 1955, Medicare and its sister program, Medicaid emerged as part of ...
Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Which One is Right For You?
| Brandace Dean
Choosing the right Medicare plan can feel daunting. After all, you don’t want to get stuck with a plan or policy that doesn’t meet your needs. Thankfully, there are just two basic options when it ...
How Has Medicare Coverage Changed In Response to COVID-19?
| Brandace Dean
Since the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) discovered the first case of COVID-19 in the United States on January 20, 2020, more than 4 million cases have followed. The case counts continue to rise th...
Does Medicare Cover COVID Testing and Treatment?
| Brandace Dean
As COVID-19 spreads across the United States, many older adults are wondering, “Does Medicare cover COVID testing?” This is a legitimate question as the virus, unfortunately is more deadly...